Our Deepest Fear
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?” Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are meant to shine, as children do, We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
-Marianne Williamson
There are some quotes that become incredibly influential in our lives; this is one of those for me. I won’t go into the details, but when I saw this little girl in the Boston Common, I was reminded of this quote. Children shine as they were meant to; so this is a reminder to do the same. Try to find a way to liberate yourself and someone else this week.
Happy Tuesday!